Take a look at these useful products for protecting your child's skin

When it’s sunny out, good protection is vital for protecting skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays – even more so when it's the precious skin of your child. Take a look at our favourite summer skin essentials:

1. Organic Children Sun Lotion SPF30 £17.50Green People

With this option you can be sure there are no nasty chemicals as it protects against both UVA and UVB rays. It has 97% protection against UVB (the rays that cause skin to burn) and is moisturising and non-greasy.

2. UV Safe Long Sleeve Swim Top £20Polarn O. Pyret

Cover up to keep your little one protected from the sun in this practical long sleeved top. The fabric offers 98% protection from UV rays and is great if kids are in and out of the sea or pool all day.

3. Sun Kids Coloured Moisturising Sun Spray SPF30 £8.50Nivea

It can be hard to make sure you have covered every inch of little, wriggly kids, so this spray is coloured to ensure you cover the whole area. It protects from UVA and UVB rays and will last a long time, even in the water – between 80 and 120 minutes.

4. Adventurer Sunglasses £17Baby Banz

It’s really important not to buy cheap sunglasses for children, as the dark lens makes the pupil dilate, letting in more harmful rays. These, however, protect against UV rays and offer good glare reduction too. They have a silicone nose and brow piece embedded for comfort and a neoprene elastic strap that matches the colour of the glasses.

5. Resisto Kids Spray SPF50 £12.99Ambre Solaire

A quick and easy to use spray that protects against UVA and UVB to a very high factor. It contains a patented sun filtration system called Mexoryl which is said to protect against UV rays, sun damage and premature ageing.

6. Family Natural Sunscreen SPF45 £11.99Jason

A non-greasy and water resistant cream that protects from a broad spectrum of UVA and UVB, this can be used for the whole family.

7. Two Pack Cool Shade Static Sunshade £5Diono

Travelling by car can get hot and sticky, so keep the kids shaded with these clever stick-on sunshades. Unlike some shades, these will stay in place even if the window is opened or closed and they block UV rays too.

8. Kids Ultramist Tear-Free Spray Lotion SPF50 £12.99Banana Boat

Specially made so as not to sting if it accidentally gets in your child’s eyes, this lotion sprays on for a quick and convenient application and it works on a continuous spray too, so you don’t have to keep pumping.

9. Quick Drying Flap Sunhat £12JoJo Maman Bébé

Providing 50+ UPF and 98% protection from UVA and UBV rays, this hat has a peak and also a good flap at the back to protect your baby’s neck from the sun. It

10. UV All-in-One Sunsuit £19.99Splash About

This company offers a great range of sunsuits, both all-in-ones and separates and this bright pink and mango number will also help you keep an eye on your child, as it’s so bright!

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